By Kim O'Leary

This lovely property in Sallins is sure to impress those with families as it comes in show-home condition with a spacious family room and a landscaped split level rear garden with plenty of room for expansion with an asking price of €495,000.

Conway Auctioneers are delighted to present to the market “107 Willouise”, Sallins Co. Kildare, and this detached property offers extensive living space with stunning views of the Kildare countryside with large gardens and plenty of space for car parking.

Inside the property consists of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (including en suite), a bright entrance hallway, a spacious kitchen/dining area with a built in office/study space, living room, and a fantastic family room which could be converted further for maximum space.

Meanwhile, outside the property benefits from a cobble-locked driveway with plenty of room for cars, with well-maintained spacious gardens to the front with a unique landscaped split level rear garden with patio area and synthetic lawn. There is also gated side access which leads to the front and it offers off-street parking, and there is also CCTV in operation on every corner of the house.

Willouise is a newly built development of quality family homes overlooking the magnificent Grand Canal in Sallins, and the rural location combined with the urban setting has all the benefits to create a truly unique living experience for families with plenty of local amenities in Naas and Sallins to choose from to keep the entire family entertained.

The property is located in an ideal setting and early viewing is highly recommended, for more information and 23 images visit:

http://www.daft.ie/kildare/houses-for-sale/sallins/107-willouise-sallins-kildare-1655736/

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By Kim O'Leary

A group of students from Vicky Barry Performing Arts were picked to represent the Clane St Patrick’s Day parade live on the Ray Darcy Show on Saturday night.

The group of 34 performers were ranging in age from 6 to 21 and they danced an upbeat routine to a song from Star Wars ‘Parade Finale’. Included in the group were twins Marius & Catalina Budeanu who celebrated their 13th birthday on St Patrick’s Day.

The 34 strong group of performers gave a very energetic performance

The talented performers were delighted to be at RTE Studios

The group got to meet presenter Ray D'Arcy who hails from Co Kildare!

This is the latest success story for Vicky Barry Talent Agency which is based in Kildare. It was set up in 2014 to allow for students of Vicky Barry's School of Dance to showcase their talents on the stage through acting and dance.

The school provides lessons in hip hop, commercial and jazz dance, vocal training, acting and performance skills to students in Kildare Town, Newbridge, Clane and Allen / Kilmeague. The school also provides a talent agency for any students who would like to pursue their dreams!

Photos courtesy of Vicky Barry Performing Arts

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IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said farmers with hoggets to sell this week are in the' driving seat' and they should shop round fully to make sure they are getting full value as prices are rising by the day, and factories are extremely anxious for stock.

However, the IFA sheep farmer leader said he is very concerned that there are significant losses on some sheep farms as a result of the severe weather over the last week. He said he was very worried in relation to sheep on mountains and hills that were not brought down to lower lands earlier in the week.

In addition, he said significant difficulties are arising on lowland farms where farmers were unable to get ewes and new born lambs out because of the conditions. He said rising temperatures and damp conditions dramatically increase the risk of infections, particularly at lambing.

Mr Dennehy said prices are rising rapidly with €6.00/kg up to 24kgs on offer. He said €5.90 is widely available and paid.

He reports  strong market demand and tight supplies are driving the trade.

He said with Easter less than three weeks away, during the first week of April, factories were looking to procure increased supplies at this stage. In addition, he said there is some pent up demand in the trade due to the weather problems of last week, where the kill had dropped back to only 35,000. He said the factories are extremely anxious for lambs and have told agents to let nothing slip by.

The IFA sheep farmer leader said while spring lamb supplies will be very scarce for Easter, early lamb producers need at least €150 per head to cover the higher costs this year and leave a margin. He said with hoggets at €6.00/kg, butchers, wholesalers and factories would have to offer up to €150 for top quality spring lamb.

Sean Dennehy said some factories have been talking with suppliers about offering €8.00/kg for milk lambs up to 13kgs. He said this may be a good option for some farmers, depending on their grass and work situation as the year progresses.

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Over 100,000 people in employment are at risk of poverty in Ireland according to a new report.

Social Justice Ireland says this shocking figure indicates that the employment system is broken and workers’ rights are not being protected or prioritized by policy makers.

Poverty Focus 2018  is the most recent research from award winning think tank Social Justice Ireland. The new annual publication looks at the figures behind poverty in Ireland. It concludes that, overall, one  in every six people in Ireland today live on incomes below the poverty line, making up 16.5% of the population.

This year’s edition of Poverty Focus pays special attention to the working poor as a particularly vulnerable group.

Dr Seán Healy, CEO of Social Justice Ireland said at the launch of this publication:“If people in employment can’t be guaranteed a life free from poverty, then there is something seriously wrong. We have been saying for quite some time now that Ireland’s social contract is broken. This is further proof. The priorities of our policy makers should reflect the will of the people. This is not the will of the Irish people. Policy makers need to take action.”

The research also highlighted how 780,000 people live in poverty in Ireland today. The largest group in poverty are children (26.5% of all those in poverty). That means that one in every four people below the poverty line is a child. People on home duties (including those caring for children, older people etc.) are the next largest group in poverty at 14.7%. The unemployed and  those in employment were at 13.5% and 13.3% respectively.

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A man appeared before Naas District Court in relation to a number of charges including the theft of a Sony Xperia phone.

The accused is facing charges in relation to a domestic violence incident, burglary charges in 2017, and failing to appear in relation to these charges, in 2017.

Judge Desmond Zaidan  ordered that the accused is remanded on continuing bail to appear before Naas District Court in June 7, for hearing.

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By Kim O'Leary

This bright and modern bungalow in Caragh is sure to impress those with families as it comes in show-home condition on a spacious ½ acre site with attic space and 2 store rooms with an asking price of €395,000.

Jordan Auctioneers are delighted to present to the market “Waverley”, Donore, Newtown, Caragh, Naas Co. Kildare, and this detached dormer bungalow offers extensive living space and a great opportunity for future expansion subject to relevant planning permission.

The property rests on a good sized 1/2 acre mature site

Inside the property consists of 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (including en suite), entrance hallway, sitting room, living room, modern kitchen/dining area, utility, cloak closet, and a storage closet.

Meanwhile, outside the property is approached via a recessed entrance to a tarmacadam drive with gardens laid out mainly in lawn enclosed by trees, to the rear of the property are 2 stores, a large patio with pergola perfect for sunny evenings.

The property is set in a nice rural setting providing peace and privacy but it is easily accessible to the surrounding towns and villages of Caragh, Naas, Prosperous and Newbridge. The village of Caragh offers plenty of local amenities including shops, church, pub and local primary schools close by.

The property is located in an ideal setting and early viewing is highly recommended, for more information and 13 images visit

http://www.daft.ie/kildare/houses-for-sale/naas/waverley-donore-newtown-caragh-naas-kildare-1670528/

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After overnight temperatures as low as -4 degrees Celsius, this morning's frost will soon clear.

A Yellow Weather Warning for Low Temperatures remains in place until 9am.

Today will be a dry and sunny day.

However top temperatures will reach around 7 or 8 degrees.

Another cold night is in store tonight with lowest temperatures to fall to between -1 and -3 degrees with frost.

Rain will return tomorrow - Wednesday - which will be cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle and afternoon temperatures of around 9 to 11 degrees.

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All routes into Dublin are busy this morning but no incidents have been reported.

A Status Yellow Low Temperature Warning is in place for the country until 9am today - and it's still well below 0 degrees Celsius in places.

There may be patches of black ice on back roads - as parts of the M7 are under -2.5 degrees Celsius.

Untreated ramps and junctions of the M4 and the N81 are also at risk of ice if untreated.

Remember that stopping distances are ten times longer in ice and snow.

Slow down and give yourself extra time to de-ice your car and reach your destination.

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The death has occurred of Sarah O'BRIEN (née Humphries)
Lipstown, Narraghmore, Athy, Kildare

Mother of the Late Ciarán. Deeply regretted by her loving husband John, sons John, David and Declan, brothers, sisters, daughters-in-law, partners, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren.
nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. R.I.P.

The death has occurred of Michael ( Micko) Sen, O'CARROLL
Maryville, Kildare Town, Kildare

Deeply regretted by his loving wife Marie, sons Michael and Robin, daughters Margaret, Susan and Sarah, brothers Seán, Louis and Paddy, daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, sisters-in-law, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Rest in peace

The death has occurred of Marie (Mary) MALONE (née Taylor)
Leixlip, Kildare / Lucan, Dublin

MALONE (née Taylor), Marie (Mary) (Leixlip, Co. Kildare and formerly of Dodsboro, Lucan, Co. Dublin) March 17th 2018 (peacefully) in the loving care of the staff at Connolly Hospital, Blanchardstown. Beloved wife of Thomas and much loved mother of Marian, Anthony and the late Nuala and Gaye. Sadly missed by her loving husband, son, daughter, sister Deirdre, brother Kieran, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sons-in-law Paul and Don, daughter-in-law Cora, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, cousins, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

R.I.P.

Removal from Cunningham's Funeral Home, Chapel Hill, Lucan to the Church of Our Lady’s Nativity, Leixlip on Tuesday evening (20th March), arriving at 6.00 pm. Funeral on Wednesday morning after 11.00 am Mass to Confey Cemetery.

“Ar dheis Dé go raibh a h-anam dílis”

The death has occurred of Mary TRUNDLE
Naas, Kildare / Carlow

Trundle (nee King) (Naas and formerly of Carlow) – March 17, 2018, (peacefully), at Naas Hospital, Mary, beloved wife of the late Tommy and dear mother of Helen, Danny, Clare, Paul, Alan, and Evelyn; Sadly missed by her loving sons, daughters, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, great grandchildren, nephews, nieces, relatives and friends.

Reposing on Tuesday from 4.00pm to 8.00pm with Prayers at 7.00pm at Murphy Brothers Funeral Home, Church Lane, Naas. Removal on Wednesday to the Church of Our Lady and St David, Naas arriving for 10.00am Mass. Funeral immediately afterwards to St Corban’s Cemetery. Family flowers only please. Donations, if desired, to Friends of Naas Hospital.

“May She Rest In Peace”

The death has occurred of Patrick DUNNE

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Well done to all the NaasWorld Taekwondo Students who received their exam results from their recent colour belt grading.

Students from Naas Town and the rest of County Kildare demonasted their self defence skills, sparring techniques and material arts fitness.

They preformed this while also showing the respect and determination that is at the core of the Naas World Taekwondo club.

The Club is now looking forward to taking part in the upcoming Naas Easter parade.

See more info here:

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=2077987985803242&id=1832889463646430

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Traffic is very heavy on the M7 northbound from before the M9 merge to Junction 9 Naas North, with emergency services en route to a collision between Junction 10 Naas South and Junction 9.

Traffic is down to one lane, AA Roadwatch said.

Elsewhere, traffic is still quite heavy on the M4 heading east from before Junction 7 Maynooth past Junction 6 Celbridge.

Traffic is improving along Main Street through Leixlip heading towards the M4 at Junction 5 Leixlip.

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By Kim O'Leary

Co Kildare motorists are being urged to take the necessary precautions while out on the roads today due to a strong winter sun and left-over snow with strong winter sun also contributing to many road traffic collisions.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and Gardaí are reminding motorists to also be aware of heavy traffic in some areas following the busy bank holiday weekend, with a low lying sun also proving dangerous for motorists.

In a recent Facebook post on their account  Kildare Fire Service has provided tips and advice for motorists, saying: “Driving in low-lying sun is a danger that we come across every day, especially in the Winter months. RTC's are very prominent during this time as the visibility is decreased dramatically driving towards the sun.”

Kildare Fire Service has drawn up a couple of handy tips to aid motorists driving during these times:

1. Wear Sunglasses - leave a pair in your vehicle at all times
2. Keep your windscreen water topped up thus keeping your screen clean.
3. Keep the inside of your windows clean also
4. Do not store paperwork/ rubbish etc on your dash. The sunlight reflects off these items onto your screen making it harder to see through.
5. If you are having trouble seeing due to sunlight, SLOW DOWN.
6. Keep a greater distance from the driver in front of you as it may be harder to see their brake lights.
7. If you can (not always possible), avoid driving during these hours

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By Kim O'Leary

Maynooth Community Library will have 2 creative writing groups with meetings today with those interested in creative writing, and it's the perfect opportunity for budding young writers to hone and improve their skills.

The adult writing group is open to everyone and will start at 6.15pm today with beginners and new members welcome to attend, while the Young Adult group is open to all 12-14 year olds and starts at the earlier time of 5:30pm this evening.

The notice for the new creative writing group reads: "A place for 12-14 year olds to hang out, make friends and chat about their writing, with a few exercises once a month."

The writing group is open to all but prior booking is advised. For more information contact  Maynooth Library on: 01 6285530 or visit www.kildare.ie

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Local Kildare based dealerships Crossings Toyota on the Sallins Road in Naas and Monasterevin Motors are launching their inaugural “Daffodil Drive” this Friday, to help raise funds for The Irish Cancer Society.

The first ever Daffodil Drive will also run on Saturday the 24th.  

Both dealerships are donating €10 to the Irish Cancer Society for every test drive taken on both of those days.

The funds raised will help the Irish Cancer Society ensure that no one has to face cancer alone as The Irish Cancer Society is 98% funded by corporate and public donations.

Every three minutes in Ireland someone gets a cancer diagnosis. 

Every hour someone dies from cancer.

Incidence of cancer is growing and by 2020, 1 in 2 of us will get a cancer diagnosis in our lifetime. Cancer is something that everyone has been affected by, either directly or indirectly.

Crossings Toyota and Monasterevin Motors hope to raise as much money as possible for the Irish Cancer Society to help fund research and provide care, advice and support to patients.

If you would like to be a part of the Daffodil Drive, Call Crossings Toyota on 045 897 589 or Monasterevin Motors on 045 525 255 and schedule a test drive.

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Members of Maynooth Municipal District are calling on Kildare Co Council to reduce all speed limits by half on all roads in the event of a Red Weather Warning.

The 'Beast from the East' and Storm Emma dumped several feet of snow due to the effect of drifts across the county earlier this month.

Met Eireann issued a rare Red Weather Warning in advance of the weather event.

It was the second time in just over four months for the highest level weather warning to be issued.

A Red Warning was also triggered before Storm Ophelia hit Ireland in mid-October.

The recent 'Beast from the East' and Storm Emma weather events are dominating the upcoming Kildare Co Council's monthly meeting next week.

Kildare County Council’s Crisis Management Team incorporating the Severe Weather Assessment Team met regularly to plan and co-ordinate its response to the conditions.

Councillor Martin Miley and Councillor Deborah Callaghan requested that the Council compliments all those involved in the recent severe weather event i.e. councils own staff, Gardaí, HSE, Civil Defence, the farming community and the
wider community at large for their help and community support.

The politicians also asked that the Council ensures that central government provides
the additional funding to cover the cost to Kildare County Council for the emergency works carried out and that additional funding is made available to repair roads in the county that are disintegrating as a result of the severe weather conditions.

Councillor Tim Durkan asked that the council carry out a full review of all snow handling equipment owned by
Kildare County Council paying particular attention to the feasibility of purchasing a number of high-capacity snow moving machines.

Councillor Carmel Kelly also called on the Council to acknowledge the heroic efforts of volunteers to clean up areas and rescue people during the recent snow storms.

The politician asked that arrangements are made for suitable recognition including compensation, where appropriate.

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Johnstownbridge Spring Fair is taking place on Sunday, April 15.

The event in the Hamlet Court Hotel is in aid of St Patrick's National School.

Crafts, Face Painting, Cakes, Raffle and much more.

Free entry. Book a stall now.

The event begins at 10.30am.

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By Kim O'Leary

On Friday March 30th Studio One Venue & Garden will welcome 'Transmitter' to the stage for their 'Great Friday Party' and it's sure to be a very entertaining evening for music lovers and fans of the band. This will be the third live stage event held on the Studio One stage.

'Transmitter' will be well known to a Kildare audience having played throughout the county over the last ten years, as well as appearing several times on RTE and BBC Television and the band consists of Rob Quinn (drums and percussion), Stewart Quinn (lead vocal, rhythm Guitar & Programming), and David Quinn (lead guitar and vocals).

'We are delighted to have 'Transmitter' perform at this month's Studio One Live Stage event for our 'Great Friday Party'. They're a remarkably talented band, with a great following in Kildare and are sure to put on a fantastic show,' says managing director Brian Flanagan.

The Studio One Live Stage Kildare Town Great Friday Party March 30

Doors open at 9.30PM on Friday March 30th. Tickets €5. Band followed by D.J. with drink promotions available all night. For more information visit www.studioone.ie or check out their Facebook page.

In September 2017 Tigerlily's nightclub closed its doors after 13 years to undergo a major transformation. Working with award-winning interior architects O'Donnell O'Neill Design whose more recent projects include Stella Cinema, Dollard & Co, The Dean Hotel & House Dublin, an intensive 12 week project revealed Studio One Venue & garden at the Silken Thomas, Kildare Town. New features include a stage and extensive outdoor garden. For more visit www.StudioOne.ie

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By Kim O'Leary

A pair of glasses are understood to have been lost on the Athgarvan road near Newbridge Library, and the worried owner is appealing for help to find them.

The reading glasses are described as having  diamonds on the ends and they were in a black case on Athgarvan road near Newbridge Librarycase on Athgarvan road near Newbridge Library. It is understood that the glasses were accidentally dropped in the vicinity over the weekend.

The owner has said that the glasses are desperately needed and would appreciate if anyone with information or if anyone finds the reading glasses would please hand them into Newbridge Library or contact the library on 045 448353.

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L-R: Jason Dineen (Teacher), Adam Walsh, Adenide Oyeyemi, Annamei Chan Kinsella, Ugo Uzoukwu, Professor Brian Norton (President, DIT), Erik Ryan, Brendan Alinquaint, Mary Selkirk (Teacher), Dr Mick McKeever (DIT) {Photo by Mark Maxwell Photography}

Transition-year students from Confey College in Leixlip won the Leinster finals of the prestigious CanSat competition, a European Space Agency initiative, which was held in DIT Grangegorman last week.

The Confey College team beat out competition from five other teams to win the coveted prize of Leinster champions and will go on to the national finals in Portlaoise in April.

A CanSat is a simulation of a satellite built inside an empty soft drink can. The challenge for the students is to fit all the major subsystems found in a satellite, such as power, sensors and a communication system, into this minimal volume. The CanSat is then launched to an altitude of 100 metres using a drone – its mission is to measure weather data, speed and acceleration and to make a safe landing using a parachute designed by the students.

Dr Mick McKeever, a Lecturer in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering who coordinated the competition in DIT, says, “The goal of CanSat is to encourage school students to consider careers in science and engineering. The competition engages students in a real space project in a fun and exciting way. It builds life skills such as teamwork, presentation and communication skills, and industry skills such as computer programming, radio communications, data analysis and soldering electronics.”

The CanSat Ireland competition is run by ESERO Ireland in collaboration with CIT Blackrock Castle Observatory and the Institutes of Technology and is co-funded by the European Space Agency and Science Foundation Ireland.

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Pro-life campaigners are now in the streets of Naas, as the first part of their campaign in Co Kildare to oppose Repealing the Eighth Amendment. 

It is understood that the referendum to Repeal the Eighth Amendment looks likely for May 25, next.

The Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment  is welcoming the recommendations of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on the Eighth Amendment to remove the Amendment in full from the Constitution and introduce legislation to allow access to abortion services.

The Committee is recommending  that legislation should include provision of abortion without restriction as to reason up to 12 weeks as this will provide for the majority of women who seek abortions in Ireland.

Abortion has been illegal in Ireland since the foundation of the State.

Today The Love Both Projects, a Pro-Life Campaign, are having their first visit to Co Kildare.

The roadshow arrived at Nass Townhall at 1pm. It will be  at Newbridge Post Office, Main St at 4pm.

A spokesperson for the LoveBoth Project, Katie Ascough, said: “We are very excited to be bringing the “Lives Saved” Tour to Kildare as part of a nationwide journey that will provide a new perspective on the abortiondebate in Ireland.”

LoveBoth spokesperson Katie Ascough said: “Our message is simple: if Ireland had abortion at a similar rate to other European countries over the past 20 years an estimated 100,000 people would not be alive today – that’s the population of Kilkenny,” said. “What other law in Ireland can you point to that has saved that many lives?”

Meanwhile, in 2016, 3,265 women travelled from Ireland to the UK for abortions.

In Ireland Abortion is banned except where a woman’s life is in immediate danger.

Abortion is not permitted where a woman’s health is affected.

Abortion is not permitted in cases of rape or incest.

Where fatal foetal abnormalities are detected, women are forced to continue their pregnancy to full-term.

Increasing numbers of women obtain the abortion pill online although medical abortion is prohibited and criminalised.  

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